Ancient Rome Flashcards

Flashcards for Ancient Rome Study Guide

Geography of Rome

Geographic features including rivers, mountain ranges, and its peninsula location.

Remus and Romulus

The traditional story of Rome's founding involves these two brothers.

Patricians vs. Plebeians

The Roman Republic featured these two social classes.

12 Tables

A set of laws established during the Roman Republic.

The Punic Wars

A series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage.

Julius Caesar

A Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.

Ides of March

Outcome of Caesar's death led to more civil conflict and eventually the rise of the Roman Empire.

Pax Romana

A period of Roman peace and prosperity.

Justinian Code

A collection of laws and legal interpretations developed during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.

Aqueducts

Roman constructions designed to transport water.

Cement

Romans created this building material with properties allowing it to set and harden and adhere to other materials.

Daily life of men and women in Rome

The everyday existence and societal roles of men and women in Roman society.

Latin

The language spoken in Ancient Rome.

Roman Mythology

Stories used to explain natural phenomena, gods, and human nature.